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24 Jun 2026, 11:51 pm (51 days ago)· 5

Live: FIFA World Cup Live: Switzerland and Canada Clash in Decisive Group B Battle

Switzerland and Canada are locked in a gripping Group B contest at the FIFA World Cup, with the Swiss currently holding a 2-1 advantage. The Swiss had entered as the group's frontrunners with their knockout-stage berth nearly sealed, but Promise David's 75th-minute strike has handed Canada a fighting chance. The match is deep into its closing stages with both sides pushing hard for the result they need.

A tense FIFA World Cup Group B clash between Switzerland and Canada is heading into its closing stages, with Switzerland currently holding a 2-1 lead. Both sides are pushing hard in the final minutes as the match nears its conclusion.

Where things stand

Switzerland, seen as one of the strong contenders in the group, look close to sealing their place in the next round on the back of their 2-1 advantage. Canada, meanwhile, have continued to test Switzerland throughout the contest.

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Promise David keeps Canada in it

In the 75th minute, Promise David found the net for Canada, cutting the gap and keeping the team's hopes of salvaging a point, or even the win, firmly alive.

A fight to the finish

With the match entering its final minutes, both teams are playing with intensity. Switzerland are looking to protect their lead and all but confirm their spot in the knockout stage, while Canada are chasing an equaliser or a late winner.

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Key Updates 4

  • 56:24 GOAL! Switzerland Make It 2-0
  • 49'
  • 31:05 — Xhaka Shown Yellow Card
  • 31:03 — Larin Also Booked
  1. 79:11 Substitution

    Switzerland make a change as Dan Ndoye is brought on to replace Rubén Vargas.
  2. Free Kick

    78:29 Free Kick Conceded

    Alistair Johnston of Canada gives away a foul.
  3. Free Kick

    78:29 Free Kick Won

    Switzerland's Remo Freuler earns a free kick for his side deep in their own defensive half.
  4. Free Kick

    77:30 Free Kick Against

    Michel Aebischer of Switzerland is penalised for a foul, giving Canada a set-piece opportunity.
  5. Free Kick

    77:30 Free Kick Won

    Jonathan David earns a free kick for Canada out on the right flank.
  6. Corner

    76:30 Corner

    Canada are awarded a corner kick after Silvan Widmer of Switzerland concedes one.
  7. Corner

    75:11 Goal!

    Goal! Switzerland 2, Canada 1. Canada's Promise David buries a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area into the bottom-left corner. The assist goes to Nathan Saliba.
  8. 74:01 Substitution

    Canada make a tactical switch, with Promise David stepping onto the pitch to replace Tajon Buchanan.
  9. 73:51 Substitution

    Switzerland rotate their ranks as Michel Aebischer comes on to fill the slot left by Djibril Sow.
  10. 73:56 Substitution

    Another change from Switzerland as Silvan Widmer takes the field in place of Luca Jaquez.
  11. 73:12 Delay Over

    The stoppage is over and both sides are ready to pick up where they left off.
  12. 70:28 Drinks Break

    Play is brought to a brief halt as the players take a scheduled drinks break.
  13. Free Kick

    70:18 Free Kick Won

    Ricardo Rodríguez wins a free kick for Switzerland inside their own half.
  14. Free Kick

    70:18 Free Kick Conceded

    Alistair Johnston of Canada is adjudged to have committed a foul.
  15. Corner

    68:48 Corner

    Canada win another corner kick, this one given away by Switzerland's Rubén Vargas.
  16. 67:31 Attempt Blocked

    Jonathan David of Canada tries his luck with a left-footed strike from inside the penalty area, but the attempt is blocked. The chance had been created by Liam Millar, who delivered a cross into the box.
  17. Corner

    67:32 Corner

    A corner is awarded to Canada, with Switzerland's Nico Elvedi being the one to concede it.
  18. Free Kick

    63:40 Canada Give Away a Free Kick

    Canada's Luc De Fougerolles is penalized for committing a foul.
  19. Free Kick

    63:40 Embolo Earns a Free Kick for Switzerland

    Switzerland's Breel Embolo earns his side a free kick in their own defensive half of the pitch.
  20. Free Kick

    63:04 Freuler Concedes a Free Kick

    Switzerland's Remo Freuler is penalized for a foul.
  21. Free Kick

    63:04 Laryea Wins a Free Kick for Canada

    Canada's Richie Laryea is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
  22. Free Kick

    62:10 Xhaka Claims a Free Kick

    Switzerland's Granit Xhaka wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  23. Free Kick

    62:10 Saliba Penalized for a Foul

    Canada's Nathan Saliba is penalized for a foul.
  24. Corner

    60:40 Corner Awarded to Canada

    Canada are handed a corner kick after Ricardo Rodríguez concedes one.
  25. 60:38 Cornelius Shot Blocked

    Canada's Derek Cornelius fires a left-footed effort from the right-hand side of the box, but it is blocked. Liam Millar had created the chance with a cross.
  26. Corner

    60:20 Canada Win Another Corner

    Canada win another corner kick, this time conceded by Remo Freuler.
  27. 60:17 Millar Header Blocked

    Canada's Liam Millar rises to head the ball from the middle of the box, but the attempt is blocked. Nathan Saliba had laid on the opportunity with a headed pass.
  28. Free Kick

    58:54 Embolo Called for a Foul

    Switzerland's Breel Embolo is called for a foul.
  29. Free Kick

    58:54 Buchanan Earns a Free Kick

    Canada's Tajon Buchanan picks up a free kick in the defensive half.
  30. 57:43 Substitution: Oluwaseyi On for Larin

    Canada make a change, with Tani Oluwaseyi coming on in place of Cyle Larin.
  31. 57:46 Substitution: Millar On for Ahmed

    Canada bring on Liam Millar as a replacement for Ali Ahmed.
  32. 57:42 Substitution: Eustaquio Replaces Choinière

    Canada introduce Stephen Eustaquio into the action, with Mathieu Choinière making way.
  33. Goal

    56:24 GOAL! Switzerland Make It 2-0

    Goal! Switzerland 2, Canada 0. Johan Manzambi finds the net with a right-footed strike from the right flank of the box, sending the ball straight into the centre of the goal. Breel Embolo picked up the assist.
  34. Free Kick

    54:59 Cornelius Wins a Free Kick

    Canada's Derek Cornelius is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
  35. Free Kick

    54:59 Manzambi Penalized

    Switzerland's Johan Manzambi is penalized for a foul.
  36. Free Kick

    50:55 Vargas Gives Away a Foul

    Switzerland's Rubén Vargas concedes a foul.
  37. Free Kick

    50:55 Johnston Earns a Right-Wing Free Kick

    Canada's Alistair Johnston wins a free kick out on the right wing.
  38. Corner

    45+39' Goal — Switzerland 1, Canada 0

    Goal! Rubén Vargas broke the deadlock for Switzerland, drilling a right-footed effort from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner. Johan Manzambi set the move up with a well-timed cross. Switzerland 1, Canada 0.
  39. Kick Off

    45' Second Half Kicks Off

    The second half is now under way, with the scoreline level at Switzerland 0, Canada 0 as play resumed.
  40. Half Time

    49'

    The first half has come to a close with the scoreboard still blank on both sides — Switzerland 0, Canada 0. Neither team could break the deadlock before the interval.
  41. Free Kick

    48:23 — Free Kick Awarded

    At the 48:23 mark, Jonathan David won a free kick for Canada deep in their own defensive half.
  42. Free Kick

    48:23 Free Kick Given Away

    Switzerland's Breel Embolo gives away a foul.
  43. Corner

    45:46 Corner

    Switzerland win a corner kick, conceded by Mathieu Choinière.
  44. 45' Stoppage Time Announced

    The fourth official signals that four extra minutes will be added at the end of the first half.
  45. 43:48 Chance Missed

    Jonathan David of Canada gets onto his left foot from the left side of the box but steers his effort wide to the left of goal. The chance was created by Tajon Buchanan.
  46. Free Kick

    42:44 Free Kick Conceded

    Switzerland's Rubén Vargas is penalised for a foul.
  47. Free Kick

    42:44 Free Kick Won

    Canada's Luc De Fougerolles earns his side a free kick in their own defensive half.
  48. Corner

    40:31 Corner

    Canada are awarded a corner kick, which Gregor Kobel gave away.
  49. Corner

    40:29 Attempt Saved

    Ali Ahmed of Canada drives a right-footed shot from the left channel of the penalty area, but Switzerland's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel gets down to his bottom-left corner to keep it out. Jonathan David had set up the opportunity.
  50. 39:45 Effort Goes High

    Following a set piece, Canada's Alistair Johnston strikes with his right foot from distance, but his effort flies well over the crossbar.
  51. Free Kick

    38:58 Free Kick Conceded

    Switzerland's Remo Freuler is pulled up for a foul.
  52. Free Kick

    38:58 Free Kick Won

    Canada's Ali Ahmed wins a free kick out on the left wing.
  53. Free Kick

    37:19 — Xhaka's Free Kick Sails Over the Bar

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) stepped up for a direct free kick from beyond the edge of the area and struck it with his left foot, but the effort failed to dip and flew comfortably over the crossbar.
  54. Free Kick

    36:13 — Embolo Draws a Free Kick in Attacking Territory

    Breel Embolo (Switzerland) draws a foul in the opposition's half, earning the Swiss a set-piece opportunity in a promising area of the pitch.
  55. Free Kick

    36:13 — Laryea Gives Away the Foul

    Richie Laryea (Canada) is the player penalised for the foul, conceding the dead-ball opportunity to Switzerland.
  56. Offside

    33:47 — Larin Flagged Offside

    Canada's Cyle Larin is flagged for being in an offside position, bringing a potential Canadian attack to an abrupt halt.
  57. 32:06 — Kobel Denies Larin After David's Through Ball

    Jonathan David carved open the Swiss defence with a perfectly weighted through ball to release Cyle Larin (Canada), who struck a right-footed effort from the left channel of the penalty box. Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stood tall, however, and gathered the ball cleanly in the centre of his goal.
  58. Yellow Card

    31:05 — Xhaka Shown Yellow Card

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) is cautioned by the referee, picking up a yellow card in the 31st minute.
  59. Yellow Card

    31:03 — Larin Also Booked

    Cyle Larin (Canada) receives a booking as well, meaning both teams have now had a player cautioned within moments of each other around the half-hour mark.
  60. Free Kick

    29:52 — Xhaka Earns Free Kick in Own Half

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) earns his side a dead-ball opportunity deep in their own defensive half of the pitch.
  61. Free Kick

    29:52 — Choinière Penalised for Foul

    Mathieu Choinière (Canada) is penalised for the foul that hands Switzerland the set piece in their own half.
  62. 24:17 Delay Brought to an End

    The interruption has come to an end and both teams are back in position, ready to resume the contest.
  63. 22:01 Play Stopped for a Drinks Break

    The game has been briefly halted to allow the players time to rehydrate during the drinks break.
  64. Offside

    21:32 Offside Called Against Switzerland

    The assistant referee's flag goes up as Switzerland's Johan Manzambi is adjudged to be in an offside position.
  65. Free Kick

    20:14 Foul Conceded by Embolo

    Switzerland's Breel Embolo gives away a foul, handing Canada the ball via a set piece.
  66. Free Kick

    20:14 Laryea Earns Canada a Free Kick

    Canada's Richie Laryea draws a foul inside his own defensive half, winning his side a free kick.
  67. 19:03 Kobel Saves Smartly from De Fougerolles

    A fine opportunity for Canada goes to waste. Luc De Fougerolles gets a right-footed strike away from the centre of the penalty area, only for Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to keep it out in the middle of his goal. The move was crafted by Mathieu Choinière, who provided the cross to set up the chance.
  68. Free Kick

    18:07 Buchanan Claims Free Kick on the Right Flank

    Tajon Buchanan of Canada is brought down out on the right wing, earning his team a free kick in that area.
  69. Free Kick

    18:07 Rodríguez Penalised for a Foul

    Ricardo Rodríguez of Switzerland concedes a foul, surrendering the ball to the opposition.
  70. Free Kick

    17:36 Choinière Wins Free Kick in Attacking Territory

    Mathieu Choinière draws a foul inside Switzerland's half, handing Canada a free kick from a promising attacking position.
  71. Free Kick

    17:36 Vargas Concedes Foul

    Rubén Vargas of Switzerland is called up for a foul on the pitch.
  72. 16:58 Crépeau Stands Firm to Deny Embolo

    Switzerland threaten but Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau rises to the occasion. Breel Embolo latches onto the ball from the left edge of the box and fires in a left-footed effort, but Crépeau holds it comfortably in the centre of his goal. The move was set in motion by a pass from Johan Manzambi.
  73. Free Kick

    15:09 Jaquez Penalised for Foul

    Switzerland's Luca Jaquez is penalised for a foul, handing a free kick to the opposition.
  74. Free Kick

    15:09 Laryea Wins Yet Another Free Kick

    Richie Laryea is on the receiving end of another foul in the defensive half, winning Canada yet another set piece.
  75. Free Kick

    14:14 Buchanan Fouled Deep in Defensive Half

    Tajon Buchanan is brought down inside his own defensive territory, earning Canada a free kick from deep.
  76. Free Kick

    14:14 Rodríguez Fouls Again

    Ricardo Rodríguez is penalised once more, with Switzerland conceding another free kick in what is becoming a pattern for the defender.
  77. Offside

    12:42 Larin Caught Offside for the Second Time

    Cyle Larin is flagged offside once again — the second time the Canadian forward has been caught in that position during this match.
  78. Offside

    11:17 Larin Flagged for Offside

    Canada's Cyle Larin is adjudged to be in an offside position, bringing the play to a halt.
  79. Free Kick

    10:36 Jaquez Commits Another Foul

    Luca Jaquez is penalised again, with Switzerland giving away yet another free kick during the game.
  80. Free Kick

    10:36 Canada Awarded Free Kick After Foul on Laryea

    Richie Laryea is fouled inside the defensive half, resulting in a free kick being awarded to Canada.
  81. 10:21 Manzambi's Effort Blocked

    Johan Manzambi gets a right-footed effort away from the middle of the penalty area, but the shot is blocked before it can reach the goalkeeper.
  82. 10:20 — Crépeau Keeps Out Embolo's Effort

    Ricardo Rodríguez threaded a precise through ball into the box to find Breel Embolo (Switzerland) in space at the centre, but the striker's right-footed attempt was comfortably saved by Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, who held the ball firmly in the middle of his goal.
  83. Free Kick

    9:22 — Manzambi Wins Free Kick on Left Flank

    Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) draws a foul out on the left flank, winning a set piece for the Swiss in an advanced wide position.
  84. Free Kick

    9:22 — De Fougerolles Concedes the Foul

    Luc De Fougerolles (Canada) is penalised for the foul on Manzambi, giving Switzerland the free kick out on the left wing.
  85. Free Kick

    6:44 Free Kick Secured

    Breel Embolo earns Switzerland a free kick inside the opposition's half.
  86. Free Kick

    6:44 Foul Committed

    Derek Cornelius of Canada is penalized after the referee calls a foul against him.
  87. Corner

    4:15 Corner Kick

    Switzerland are awarded a corner kick, which came off Alistair Johnston.
  88. Free Kick

    3:41 Free Kick Earned

    Luca Jaquez picks up a set piece for Switzerland out on the right flank.
  89. Free Kick

    3:41 Foul

    Richie Laryea of Canada is called for a foul.
  90. Free Kick

    2:20 Free Kick Won

    Ali Ahmed claims a free kick for Canada from the left side.
  91. Free Kick

    2:20 Foul Conceded

    Luca Jaquez of Switzerland is penalized by the referee for a foul.
  92. Free Kick

    1:57 Foul

    Djibril Sow of Switzerland gives away a foul.
  93. Free Kick

    1:57 Free Kick Awarded

    Richie Laryea gets Canada a free kick from the left flank.
  94. Kick Off

    First Half Begins

    The opening half has kicked off.
  95. Starting Lineups Announced

    Both teams have officially unveiled their starting elevens, and the players are now out on the pitch going through their pre-match warm-up drills ahead of the opening whistle.

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